Sting

The Sting is an ultra-compact, rechargeable GPS tracking device. The light, temperature and humidity sensors set it apart from other battery powered trackers. It has been designed to track high value parcels, cargo, cash in transit, personnel, and other assets where super-long battery life is required without sacrificing the frequency of updates and performance.

The rechargeable, high capacity Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) battery pack allows it to be recharged and redeployed, extending the product life. It is charged with the included micro USB cable.

Utilising the latest technology, the Sting can operate in ultra-low power modes. With an incredible battery life of up to 6 months on a single charge the Sting can be attached to assets and tracked without needing to charge the battery regularly. The Sting has built-in antennas for GPS reception and cellular communication, a 3D accelerometer, a high-performance GPS that can track both GPS and GLONASS satellites simultaneously and flash memory for storing non-volatile information.

The light sensor is designed to work as a tamper detector for cargo applications. If a parcel or container is opened, the Sting can detect the light change, wake up and report the tamper. The temperature and humidity sensor allows spoilable cargo to be tracked.

The Sting is available in different versions to cater for different networks around the globe. Enquire with Digital Matter as to availability in your country.

Ultra Compact

Rechargeable Battery

Light Sensor

Temperature Sensor

Hardware Features

Compact Housing

The compact housing is made of sturdy ABS plastic. It clips together, requiring no screws.

Dimensions: 97 mm x 52 mm x 18 mm Weight: 110 grams with battery pack

Battery

Li-Po Pack
2500mAh 3.7V, temperature controlled charging

Charging
USB Micro 5V input, 500mA, USB cable included

Sleep Current
10µA (micro-amps) with accelerometer on and other sensors off.

Battery Life with Adaptive-Tracking

The Sting can be set to use Adaptive-Tracking technology where the accelerometer and GPS data are used to intelligently work out if it is moving and to send frequent updates, and to scale the update rate down to once per day if the asset is stationary - to preserve battery life.

Flash Memory

The Sting has sufficient memory to store over 25,000 records in its flash memory. Normally the data will be sent to the server immediately but if the device is out of range then there is sufficient space to ensure that no data is lost – for many months!

The flash memory is also used to store parameters, GPS aiding data, geo-fences and other important information that needs to be securely stored.

Firmware Smarts

OTA Configuration

The Sting can be remotely configured and updated OTA (over the air). Device management is performed from Digital Matter’s OEM Server device management platform.

Recovery Mode

The Sting can be remotely switched into Recovery Mode which switches the device to do live tracking and reporting – so that you can get your asset back!

Auto-APN

Auto-APN allows the Sting to analyse the SIM card and select the correct APN details from a list that is pre-loaded in the device’s firmware. This means that the Sting can be shipped world-wide without requiring specialist setup for SIMs.

Text Message Setup

The Sting can also be sent text messages to setup the APN, and other details.

Multi-APN for Roaming

The Sting can be configured to roam across multiple networks and to automatically use the different APN details for the roaming networks.

AssistNow Offline

The Sting will track successfully where other devices just give up.

This fantastic technology allows the GPS to predict which satellites are in orbit above it and to dramatically reduce the time-to-first-fix of the GPS, and the overall performance of the GPS, especially in ‘urban canyon’ or forested environments.

G-Force Events

A future firmware version will allow for harsh G-force detection (like assets being dropped or involved in accidents) and report these to the server.

Remote debugging of devices, including being able to trace data, view detailed debug message logs, and view a live trace of the server debug messages

Remote disconnect and reboot of devices

Driver list downloads to devices – this allows for the Driver Identification on the device to check if the RFID tag / username / PIN is valid, and for specific drivers to be allowed to drive / operate particular vehicles, for example based on licences or permits.

Geo-fence syncing with the devices – this allows the device to do advanced in-cab alerting and monitoring such as geo-fence arrival and departure, speed limit alerting, dangerous intersection warnings, turn on warning lights inside a geo-fence, and disable communications inside intrinsically safe zones such as gas plants.

Provides a command and message queueing platform to the devices and is incorporated into the remote management and debugging applications

Data Connectors

The OEM Server provides Data Connectors that forward data records on to the software platform of your choice, including Digital Matter’s own Telematics Guru platform.